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SpaceX is arguably one of the most innovative aerospace organizations on the planet right now. Over the course of the past decade, the company’s reusable rocket technologies have significantly lowered the cost of sending a payload into orbit. But reusable rockets are just the beginning. SpaceX, helmed by the infamous tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, now has plans for much grander things — including a global network of internet satellites, an interplanetary transport system, and even a crewed mission to Mars. Strap in. It’s only going to get crazier from here.

A bright white trail is in view after the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 14, 2022, on the company’s 25th Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency to the International Space Station. Liftoff was at 8:44 p.m. EDT. Dragon will deliver more than 5,800 pounds of cargo, including a variety of NASA investigations, to the space station. The spacecraft is expected to spend about a month attached to the orbiting outpost before it returns to Earth with research and return cargo, splashing down off the coast of Florida.

How to watch the SpaceX resupply launch to the ISS this week

This week, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon will blast off from Florida carrying scientific equipment and supplies to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch.
Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, left, NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, right, are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship Shannon shortly after having landed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, Florida, Saturday, March 11, 2023. Mann, Cassada, Wakata, and Kikina are returning after 157 days in space as part of Expedition 68 aboard the International Space Station.

Four Crew-5 astronauts return home safe from International Space Station

The curving light streak created by an artificial satellite mars an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Satellites like SpaceX’s Starlink are disrupting Hubble observations

The space station crew all together following the arrival of SpaceX's Crew-6 in March 2023.

SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts arrive safely at space station

From left, NASA astronauts Warren “Woody” Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a dress rehearsal for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

NASA eyes weather for Thursday’s Crew-6 launch. Here’s how it’s looking

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches in February 2023.

SpaceX deploys first batch of more powerful Starlink satellites

Crew-6 astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.

NASA and SpaceX target new Crew-6 launch date after scrubbed effort

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew-4 astronauts launching from the Kennedy Space Center.

Watch NASA’s trailer for SpaceX’s Crew-6 astronaut launch

SpaceX's Super Heavy and Starship.

SpaceX confirms readiness for launch of most powerful rocket

SpaceX's Crew-6 astronauts.

NASA, SpaceX delay Crew-6 launch to space station

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, with the Dragon Endurance spacecraft atop, lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A in Florida on Oct. 5, 2022, on the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 launch. Inside Endurance are NASA astronauts Nicole Mann, commander; Josh Cassada, pilot; and Mission Specialists Koichi Wakata, of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina. The crew is heading to the International Space Station for a science expedition mission as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Liftoff occurred at noon EDT.

How to watch the SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch this week

A Starlink dish.

SpaceX restricts Ukraine from ‘weaponizing’ its Starlink internet

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft being placed atop the Super Heavy rocket.

Elon Musk says SpaceX eying March for first orbital test of Starship rocket

Elon Musk says SpaceX eying March for first orbital test of Starship rocket

SpaceX is eyeing March for the first launch of its next-generation rocket, though CEO Elon Musk admitted that the mission's success is far from guaranteed.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on the company’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station.

How to watch SpaceX’s Hispasat Amazonas Nexus launch today

How to watch SpaceX’s Hispasat Amazonas Nexus launch today

Today, Sunday February 5, SpaceX will be performing a launch of a Spanish communications satellite using one of its Falcon 9 rockets. Here's how to watch.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS.

SpaceX offers ride to Soyuz astronaut in case of ISS emergency

SpaceX offers ride to Soyuz astronaut in case of ISS emergency

A damaged Soyuz capsule has forced NASA and its Russian counterpart to consider solutions in case the space station needs to be evacuated in an emergency.
starlink mega constellation satellite network spacex mission 3

How to watch SpaceX’s Starlink launch tomorrow

How to watch SpaceX’s Starlink launch tomorrow

Tomorrow, Sunday January 29, SpaceX will launch a further batch of Starlink satellites. Here's how to watch.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heads to space.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carries its heaviest payload to space

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carries its heaviest payload to space

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket thundered to space on Thursday morning carrying a payload heavier than it's ever carried before.
Rocket Lab launching an Electron rocket from the U.S.

Rocket Lab aces its first launch from U.S. soil

Rocket Lab aces its first launch from U.S. soil

Rocket Lab has completed its maiden mission from its new launch site in the U.S., sending its trusty Electron rocket skyward with a payload of three satellites.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft being placed atop the Super Heavy rocket.

SpaceX takes big step toward first flight of most powerful rocket

SpaceX takes big step toward first flight of most powerful rocket

SpaceX has performed a key test with its next-generation Super Heavy rocket, which will soon become the most powerful space vehicle ever to fly.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Florida.

This must be the most beautiful image ever of a rocket launch

This must be the most beautiful image ever of a rocket launch

SpaceX photos of its latest launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday are something really rather special.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy heading to space.

Watch SpaceX footage of Falcon Heavy from launch to landing

Watch SpaceX footage of Falcon Heavy from launch to landing

SpaceX has shared a cool video of its recent Falcon Heavy mission, tracking it with a single camera and compressing its flight into just 120 seconds.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy heading to space.

Watch key moments of SpaceX triple-booster Falcon Heavy launch

Watch key moments of SpaceX triple-booster Falcon Heavy launch

Watch the highlights of SpaceX's launch of its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday evening.
Image showing the disruption of astronomical observations caused by a previous Starlink launch

SpaceX reaches agreement with astronomers to limit Starlink interference

SpaceX reaches agreement with astronomers to limit Starlink interference

This week, National Science Foundation announced it had reached an agreement with SpaceX to limit the effects of its Starlink satellites on astronomy.
The Falcon Heavy is seen at Launch Complex 39A in Florida.

How to watch the classified SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch tomorrow

How to watch the classified SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch tomorrow

Tomorrow will see the fifth launch of SpaceX's heavy-lift vehicle, the Falcon Heavy, performing a classified launch for the US military.
SpaceX's Super Heavy and Starship.

SpaceX making final preparations for first flight of brand new rocket

SpaceX making final preparations for first flight of brand new rocket

It’s been a long time coming, but the first orbital test of SpaceX’s mighty Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft looks to be just weeks away.
The Polaris Dawn crew.

SpaceX preps Polaris Dawn mission featuring first commercial spacewalk

SpaceX preps Polaris Dawn mission featuring first commercial spacewalk

SpaceX is making final preparations for its all-civilian Polaris Dawn mission, which is expected to involve the first spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft being placed atop the Super Heavy rocket.

SpaceX stacks mighty Super Heavy rocket as it eyes February test launch

SpaceX stacks mighty Super Heavy rocket as it eyes February test launch

SpaceX has shared a video showing its next-generation spaceflight vehicle being stacked on the launchpad ahead of its first test flight.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch a SpaceX rocket hurtle to orbit and back in 90 seconds

Watch a SpaceX rocket hurtle to orbit and back in 90 seconds

SpaceX has released a video featuring a rocket’s-eye view of a recent orbital mission, all the way from launch to landing.
(Nov. 27, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, loaded with over 7,700 pounds of science, supplies, and cargo, approaches the International Space Station while orbiting 259 miles above the African continent.

How to watch a SpaceX Dragon depart the ISS on Monday

How to watch a SpaceX Dragon depart the ISS on Monday

This week will see a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft depart from the International Space Station (ISS) and head back to Earth. Here's how to watch.
An astronaut aboard the space shuttle Atlantis captured this image of the Hubble Space Telescope on May 19, 2009.

NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope

NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope

NASA is inviting private companies to submit their proposals for boosting the telescope as a demonstration of how to perform similar operations on satellites.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on May 30, for the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. flight

SpaceX smashes its own record for rocket launches in a year

SpaceX smashes its own record for rocket launches in a year

The commercial spaceflight company led by Elon Musk increased its rocket launch frequency significantly over the last 12 months.
Russia's Soyuz spacecraft leaking coolant at the space station.

NASA could use SpaceX ship to rescue 3 crewmembers stuck on ISS

NASA could use SpaceX ship to rescue 3 crewmembers stuck on ISS

NASA is speaking to SpaceX about using a Crew Dragon spacecraft to bring home three space station astronauts who currently have no ride back to Earth.
Falcon 9 launches SXM-8 to orbit on SpaceX’s 125th successful mission, Sunday, Jun 6 2021.

Watch highlights of SpaceX’s 60th rocket launch of 2022

Watch highlights of SpaceX’s 60th rocket launch of 2022

SpaceX launched its 60th mission of the year on Wednesday, deploying another 54 Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX testing an engine on its Starship spacecraft.

Watch this incredible video of a SpaceX rocket test

Watch this incredible video of a SpaceX rocket test

SpaceX has offered its most dramatic view yet of a space vehicle's engine test, placing a camera directly above the blast.

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